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🎉 Exciting News! R.L. Black is thrilled to announce his attendance at this year’s Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE)! 🖤✨ Taking place December 7-8, 2024, at Boston University’s 808 Gallery, MICE is the ultimate celebration of independent comics and graphic novels, and it’s free to attend!

R.L. will be stationed at table 52B, where he’ll reveal a brand-new Cthulhu-inspired banner along with exclusive promotional handouts and prints. This is a special milestone for R.L., who has long dreamed of exhibiting at MICE alongside such an incredible community of talented and inspiring creators.

Come say hello, check out the new artwork, and dive into the dark, fantastical worlds of R.L. Black! Don’t miss this unforgettable event for comics fans of all ages. See you there! 👾✨

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Coming January 2025!

Step into the chilling world of Morbid Fantasy, a quarterly horror anthology inspired by Tales from the Crypt and Creepy! Featuring short comics by top creators in horror, dark fantasy, and sci-fi, including R.L. Black, Gigi Murakami, Adrien Delp, and more.

Don’t miss the Kickstarter launch this January—secure your copy and exclusive backer rewards!

Visit vantagecomics.com for updates.

🖤 Morbid Fantasy: Where nightmares come to life. 🖤

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Prompt: “Rot”

Contest: #FrightFall2024

Company: #RetroSupply

Excited to be working on Retro Supply Co. Fright-Fall calendar prompts again. I won’t get to all of them, but I am going to make my best effort to get to most of them. It should be a lot of fun. This one was drawn in pencil, scanned, inked in Clip Studio Paint, and colored in Photoshop using Retro Supply Co. #ColorLab Enjoy!

🖤✨ Exciting Announcement! ✨🖤

Vantage Comics is launching a new quarterly horror anthology, Morbid Fantasy! Inspired by the classics—Eerie, Creepy, and EC Comics like Tales from the Crypt—this oversized 8 ½” x 11” comic magazine will deliver chilling stories from some of the finest artists in horror, dark fantasy, and sci-fi.

Our debut issue features mind-blowing art from:

👑 Gigi Murakami – The Queen of Horror Manga @gigi_murakami

🎨 TvxedoBvnny – Divine indie comic artist @tvxedobvnny

💀 The "Creep from Six Feet Deep" - @thecreepfromsixfeetdeep

🕹️ Alexey Gorboot – Retro-comic extraordinaire @alexeygorboot

🎨 Jason Wright – DC Comics colorist @jasonstjohnwright

📅 Kickstarter Launch: Monday, October 21 (Updated Date)

👻 Early backers get special Halloween-themed merch!

⏳ Campaign ends November 11, with books shipping by mid-December.

💥 Issue 2 Kickstarter launches in January!

Don't miss out—sign up for updates at vantagecomics.com! 📖🎃 #MorbidFantasy #HorrorComics #DarkFantasy #IndieComics #Kickstarter #horror #horrorart #horrorfan #scifi #sciencefiction

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“I am more complex than you could possibly imagine.”

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“I'm not like other guys.”

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“The master wants you. Throw away your cross, face the master. Your faith against his faith…”

It's one of my favorite vampire miniseries of all time. Also one of the best vampire books of all time. Just saw an amazing statue of this at Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery in Salem, MA. If you get a chance, definitely check out the Nightmare Gallery.

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“What’s wrong? Don’t you want me anymore?”

Been dying to do some more vampire stills. What movie is this? Answer in the comments.

Had an amazing time at @fanexpoboston! Sold a lot. Met a lot of new fans. Now we’re “On to Buffalo!” Come check me and @vantage_comics at @nickelcitycon next weekend (June 28-30). Buffalo has always been a great crowd for “the horror!”

If you get a chance, head over to Vantage Comics website and pick up some of my books. We sold at FanExpo but I am getting more this week. We will have more prints available at my personal online store soon, so check back. Thank you for all your support!

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Summer is Heating Up

“All right. We're gonna do this the scanner way. I'm gonna suck your brain dry! Everything you are is gonna become me.” 

It's a great, fun film with some amazing physical effects. It's still one of my favorites. I want to capture a few more scenes in this movie, so stay tuned. Drawn in Clip Studio Paint using Tru Grit packs, including Debaser for colors. Colored in Photoshop. 

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🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨 Our epic #IWF2 Kickstarter is ending this Wednesday, June 12, at 12:20 p.m.! ⏰✨ Don't miss your chance to be a part of this intergalactic adventure and grab exclusive rewards, stretch goals, and one-of-a-kind add-ons. 🌟

We've hit incredible milestones, but there's still time to make this campaign even more legendary! 🙌🔥 Support us now and help us finish strong! 💪💥

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🎉 Exciting news! R.L. Black and Vantage Comics are hitting the road to promote some amazing work at these upcoming comic conventions! 🌟📚

Boston Fan Expo: June 14-16, Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA.

Nickel City Comic Con: June 28-30, Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Buffalo, NY. 

Connecticon: July 21 (Sunday only), Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT. 

Wicked Comic Con: August 10-11, Westin Boston Seaport District, Boston, MA. 

Terror Con: September 27-29, Royal Plaza Trade Center, Marlborough, MA. 

Come find us and dive into the worlds of fantasy and horror! 🌌👽 #ComicCon2024 #VantageComics #ComicArt 🚀👾

See you there! 🎨✨

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I have been meaning to do some @crom-ink fan art for a while. CROM is one of my favorite comic artists. I've taken his Class101 and I largely tribute my leap back into making comics to following his work. A humble, amazing person. Here I just did a quick rendering of the "Birdking" which is his flagship property on Darkhorse. Just a fun romp. Highly recommended! #comic #comics #comicart #instgaramart

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Art books available!

My art books are in, and you can order a copy via Backerkit. We'll have these added to the new website very soon, but in the meantime, you can order them via Backerkit using the link below. If you order today, we'll include this 10x10" cyborg art print as well! Very pretty. You can also order all of my available books via this link. Enjoy!

Link to Backerkit store: https://the-void-the-art-of-rl-black.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

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There's so much to discuss. This project has really taken off with 135% funding after 3 days, being fully funded in less than 24 hours, and achieving "Project We Love" status on the first day. Just amazing and we are so grateful to our backers! Thank you! Now it's time to announce our stretch goals as the campaign continues and more supporters come on board.

Now that we're funded we can focus on achieving some stretch goals of the campaign and provide even better rewards to our gracious backers. This is the first round. If we achieve these we will expand for more prints, more merch, and more great opportunities for a unique experience. Thank you to everyone who's thrown us support!

Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vantagepub/the-void-the-art-of-rl-black

Fully Funded in 24 Hours - Stretch Goals Announced

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Unveiling "The Void: The Art of R.L. Black" - A Kickstarter Crowdfunding Project by Vantage Comics!

Prepare to embark on a visual odyssey that transcends time and dimensions as Vantage Comics proudly presents the Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for "The Void: The Art of R.L. Black." This highly anticipated art book encapsulates the creative genius of R.L. Black, taking you on an immersive journey through captivating artwork, process insights, and unreleased illustrations.

Project Details:

Starting on Monday, August 28th, 2023, the Kickstarter campaign will introduce the world to "The Void." An 80-page masterpiece, this art book is a curated collection of R.L. Black's finest creations, featuring both published and unpublished artwork, accompanied by process images and notes. Covering the period from 2021 through 2023, "The Void" showcases the evolution of R.L. Black's artistry and concepts during this transformative time.

A Glimpse into the Void:

Within the pages of "The Void," you'll find a treasure trove of R.L. Black's imagination at its best. Unveil hidden dimensions, traverse fantasy realms, and delve into the depths of the artist's creative mind. The book is enriched with unreleased illustrations, offering a glimpse into the unseen corners of R.L. Black's artistic universe.

Two Formats, Infinite Wonder:

The Kickstarter campaign introduces two captivating formats for "The Void." The softcover oversized edition, measuring 12"x12", mirrors the dimensions of R.L. Black's iconic convention art prints, allowing you to experience the art in its full glory. Alternatively, the 10"x10" hardcover prestige edition elevates the experience, turning each page into a work of art itself.

Your Journey, Your Choice:

Supporters of the Kickstarter project will have the opportunity to choose between a signed or unsigned copy of "The Void." The softcover edition is available at $20 unsigned or $24 for a signed copy. The hardcover edition, with its added prestige, is priced at $26 unsigned and $30 signed.

Become Part of the Void:

If you're a supporter of R.L. Black and wish to be part of this transformative journey, sign up for our email newsletter at https://vantagecomics.com/void. Stay tuned for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and the chance to be among the first to explore "The Void: The Art of R.L. Black."

Prepare to be captivated, inspired, and transported by "The Void." Mark your calendars for August 30th and join us as we embark on a Kickstarter adventure to bring this extraordinary art book to life. Your support fuels the magic, and together, we'll venture into the limitless expanses of R.L. Black's artistic universe.

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Alien Encounter

Created this last week and am very proud of it. This made me feel like my work is becoming more professional. I hope you like it. This was a warm up for a commission I am working on right now. More to come! Enjoy!

Website: https://www.rlblack.ink/ Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RLBlackInk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rlblack.ink/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rlblackink

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Trying to wrap up my first ZINE, Epic Adventure, this weekend. The zine will feature a mini-series comic called "Omphalos," the story of a female knight who quests for an ancient jewel to save the life of the infant king.

This is all part of my effort to scratch my "fantasy friction" itch. This is going to be super over the top.

You can check it out first by becoming a patron of mine on Patreon, or you can wait until it's released in my online shop.

Thank you, again, for all of your support!

My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rlblack

#fantasy #knight #comic #comics #comicart #comicartist #fantasyfiction #fantasycomic #fantasycomics

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I decided to color this one anyway. Seemed like the thing to do. He was crying out for more color. I need to stop drawing this stuff cause every time I feel like I have a new character I want to write a story about. I could have so much fun with this one.

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New vampire lady. Love doing noir pics.

Check out these links for more art and information: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rlblack.ink/ Website: https://rlblack.ink/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rlblackink Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rlblackink

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Another day, another #frightfall2022 post. Again, using @clipstudioofficial with Colorlab by Retro Supply. Fun! They're alive! Alive!

Check out these links for more art and information: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rlblack.ink/ Website: https://rlblack.ink/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rlblackink Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rlblackink

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OK, so I wanted to do something more in your face for today's challenge so I did yet another #mothman design for #frightfall2022. Enjoy!